, Geoff called it "rubbish" and demanded a take it off the turntable! Then we figured it was a different take from the same session. Plus they're titles that most labels wouldn't dare put out. I also doubt that they share them or even give them on loan to anyone. 3,4 To capture and leverage EHR content, the challenges relate to variability in the . Compression has a HUGE impact on the aural perception of a recording and should be banned as far as I'm concerned. It's not just the remaster, it's the fact the new Beatles releases are digital. Kevin Gray cut the lacquers, and the vinyl was pressed at Quality Records. Then on the other side 3 versions of I think Jeepster. Pre-order limited edition new releases and exclusive record pressings. If you have the box setthe LP's have the photos of the EMItape boxes. And, do they have the samehigh compression applied? EU law used to be sometimes quite advantageous, for umm, unofficial releases. Our records are pressed in the Netherlands (@record Industry- one of the best in the business). (Swiss-Italian Radio Orch./ Scherchen. The album, IMO, sounds incredible. Great article Michael. Born in the mid-eighties with the publication of some vinyl records by Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, he later released CDs of the world's leading opera, symphonic and chamber artists. Isn't this what the search engine is for? Finally we realized it was the identical take but sounding soooo wrong, it was difficult to identify. I'd stay away. Great sounding, transparent, clear and full. I emailed Friday Music about their reissue of Boston's debut LP, which their literature says is "Masteredfrom the original Epic Records tapes" but doesn't specifically say "analog." Consider this answering your question without directly addressing your question". Although none of that describes sound quality it's still a help on some level knowing what's what. This is not possible in France. We definitely need something like this we are getting ripped off left right and centre. Detroit VA hospital harmed patients, altered records, investigation reveals Washington Investigators found lacking oversight they believe contributed to patient harm and death, and a pattern of "substandard" care in the surgery practice at Detroit's John D. Dingell VA Medical Center that leaders tried to conceal by altering external peer reviews and other data. And I must say. unlike MANY recent official reissues from the major labels, the WaxTime records are absolutely free of pops/clicks and surface noise! And in the end, I believe we would be better served by greater transparency about sources and mastering because the current atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion not helpful. Album title, 2. All the printed materials say "from the original mastertapes". What do you say to that? Not one single click or pop. I'm reading an old thread, but just to add my 2 cents: back in the late '90s I realized Mofi did not always use original masters when I bought Clapton's "461 Ocean Blvd", which contained a track from his subsequent album ("One In Every Crowd") right in the middle of the CD. ERMITAGE Record Number: ERM 160-2 UPC: 8014394101603 Country: ITALY D/A Code: Analog CD Beethoven, Symphony #5 + Rehearsal. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. If they were taken directly from the original two track analog masters, I believe they would have said so. Still, you would be hard-pressed to trump a well-kept, well-cleaned original. The non-recorded areas are extremely quiet. Yazoo appears to have nothing to do with these as their ability to coax fantastic sound out of old 78's set the gold standard on vinyl back in the 70's. This is a defect known as stitching - a mechanical defect, which is both visual and audible. And if a $60 LP from a major label is remastered from the best original sources, but comes out with a lot of crackling well, I would RATHER get some $13 LPs possibly cut from dubious sources but with absolutely no surface noise. I have not yet tried any of their jazz releases. Bob Dylan Bootleg Series 8, Tell tale signs; 44.1/16k digital. So not really "original masters". Vinyl Lovers definitely cuts from CDs. I'd take the DSD sourced vinyl over those any day as they are way closer to the masters (unboxed Decca UK pressings are a different matter, most of those sound great if you can find them in good condition). We compared and the difference was so great, we at first thought the ZYX was a different arrangement and performance. It was then that I noticed that the actual tracks on the individual albums weren't in the same order as on the cover or the original, and that there were actually some additional tracks, like one of those extended cd reissues. I agree with you there! Why the difference? Show Newport, and It's so crackly, back it goes. There are a lot of factors that go into whether an LP sounds good or not, and whether digital was involved is only one of them. Rolling Stones - 70s and 80s; 48/24K; compressed. Sometimes you buy something, put it on the platter and get confronted with 2 dimensional, harsh crap where you were expecting something decent. We're proud to present the Blue Note Classic Vinyl Reissue Series, a continuation of our acclaimed Blue Note 80 Vinyl Reissue Series which was launched in celebration of our 80th anniversary in 2019. Marche Hongroise, Schumann . A couple of obviously legit reissues II recently bought are two outstanding Johnny Winter reissues, Second Winter and Johnny Winter And Live from Friday Music that are the best I have ever heard these recordings by a mile. Digital, most likely 48/24k. Another fact. I am not impressed with the quality controls in the press/release process at Wax Time, a record company out of Spain. Nice article, Mikey. The source was some kind of digitally sourced, noise reduced flat sonic wash with all the life and dynamics sucked out. The German Horzu pressing of Magical Mystery Tour is of course incredible compared to all the rest. But it is so long that it has become difficult to mine for relevant information. EHRs can help providers make efficient, effective decisions about patient care, through: Improved aggregation, analysis, and communication of patient information. Best see if you can find a review before purchase, or whether you can give it a listen. The DECCA Stones box from DSD sounds fantastic. Digital or not, those Modern Times and Together Through Life sound much better on LP than CD, particularly Modern Times. Many comments say that Lilith, Doxy, Dol and others are labels that exploit works that have fallen into the public domain. And some post partial information, like on some John Coltrane reissues that have a sticker that says "Sourced by Rhino, distributed by Scorpio.". You can read a review of a Vinyl Lover's John Cale reissue on this site. Thank you for your patience and understanding. I bought 3 records, opened only 1 - Jacob Fischer Trio/My Romance. When I played the record back, it played beautifully with no more skips. Hey we need to bring back those goofy AAD designations that used to be on CDs, where it was implied that DDD was somehow the ideal, but now we need them for vinyl -- AAA implying pure analog recording, mixing, and mastering! It's not pretty. Can anyone of you tell me about the reissues on the DOL-Label? Granados . https://www.discogs.com/Santana-Abraxas/release/16479144, I just read through this whole thread and found it very interesting. The terroir of wines in Ermitage and Hermitage Hermitage Hill is one of the few places in the world to benefit from the 4 geological eras that have taken place over time. Lack of provenance and of relying on familiar "Good Housekeeping"-style labels are pervasive. Hey! Pepper. for Beatles recording engineer Geoff Emmerick at a mastering session where I got to hear the master tape that Geoff had flown over from the U.K. for a planned 30th Anniversary CD edition. Seem like they're readily available and less than $15/LP. It's a nice and heavy, 180g record, and the label and spindle hole were also top-notch. Can anyone chime in about the simply vinyl nick drake releases? Of course sometimes content trumps source but if the source was originally analog and the source is available, using a CD to cut a record is inexcusable. of the "Chess master" reissues from the mid '80s are actually analog, although it says "digitally mastered by" on the back. or someone at the American affiliate made some foolish mastering choices and forced them on the Bell Sound cutting engineer. Looking into buying some Miles Davis records that are discounted right now at a Swedish online shop. Yes I should have mentioned them as "musts to avoid." Could some enterprising person create a table with columns for Reissue Label, Overall Reliability, and Comments? Anyone who can give information about these reissue who help a lot of people who spend a lot of money to get them.Thanks for the help. No information is lost. Mark has experience in auditing, improving processes, and writing procedures for Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, and is certied as a . "I have not been at liberty to reveal sources on mastering since around 2000. Same deal for Jazz Wax Records, too -- more public domain stuff that appears to be 'mastered' from CDs. I have purchased more than one pop/rock WaxTime LP. The DSD mastered Stones reissues sound fantastic as do original UK Deccas. There is no CD mastering of any Nick Drake material that comes close to the "Pink Moon" remaster. It sounds nothing at all like an analog original. I need to review that I have it here. However, the LP reissue is 44.1/24 and compressed. I've heard better MP3s than some of their presses. Not a single one I've heard comes even close to the OG presses. Great article and followup posts. Blues and Jazz Magical Mystery Tour was the specific title I had in mind when I orignally posted this. 2) we don't know what we cut this LP from. Compressed and terrible sounding Terrible sound, terrible QC. Thank you ! This guide is intended for owners and operators of all PWSs serving fewer than 10,000 persons. Widespread adoption of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the United States is transforming the practice of medicine from a paper-based cottage industry into an integrated health care delivery system. Liszt, Liederabend Mozart Schubert Schumann Wolf Wolf-Ferrari, Schubert - Bach - Beethoven - Brahms - Mendelssohn, Sonatas Op.5 N.2 & Op.69 / Variations Op.66 & WoO 45, Orchestra Dell'Accademia Di Santa Cecilia*. "Reissue Labels To Avoid and Some Best to Proceed With Caution". That's their right of course, but I swear it's almost like a disease..okay, I'm probably ranting about this in the wrong place. Ermitage @ermitagerecords 32.7K subscribers Subscribe Home Videos Live Playlists Community Channels About Created playlists Sort by 1 The Beggar's Opera - Il teatro di Lucio Dalla | Ermitage. this can result in this site earning a commission. They sound great. There are some excellent vinyl reissue labels that use original anaolg sources and produce very good lps such as Analogue Productions, Speakers Corner Records, RhinOvinyl, Classic Records, Impulse!, Sundazed, etc. Sent: Mittwoch, 4. I guaranty you, the ZYX was cut either from a CD or some other source that the mastering engineer completely ruined when he cut it. While this should help improve your AK experience, there may be a slight interruption of service during the actual software transfer. Trust your ears. I read on the web that The Japan EMI reissue Blue Note Mono Prenium are fake reissue analog and in fact these are from the master digital RVG. This is an exchange with HD Tracks I had a while ago. The low end was muddy (thought it was my old ears at first), sloppy mid and highs. Good that you've bought this subject up. They sound fantastic to me, but note they do not say original analog masters. That could mean Bob took the master tape, did his thing, produced a 96/24 file and had Wes Garland cut from that, or that he went with the tape to NRP and cut from analog (assuming NRP has a preview head equipped playback deck), but sometimes there's nothing written in the Sundazed "deadwax", which leaves buyers with not a clue as to who did the all important lacquer cut and where it was cut, which is equally important: a mastering chain is like a hi-fi system in reverse. Simply Vinyl is pure chance, you never know what you get. ". Kevin Gray told me himself he cut them from the tapes, so yeah, believe whatever you want. Here is the confirmation I recently received from them: "Thank you for your interest in Exhibit Records. Are you changing your recommendations of the Fairport Convention reisuses on FMWB? The Netherlands based Music on Vinyl label issues some albums cut from analog sources but mostly from high resolution files sourced from masters that they obtain directly from the labels (at least based on my experience). We have Received a Contact Inquiry From Martin The current Trulia Estimate for 328 Compass Poin is $454,000. Not an audiophile quality release, but it may be a good addition to a collection just as a document. The records will hold the scale of the sound and you will get everything. Is Get On Down if you're into hip-hop at all. That belies a lack of understanding of how cutting to vinyl works. All these records sound very good, so I'm very happy with this label. I built a low budget LP playback system (below) a few years ago and, frankly, the sound is uninspiring. Is there an easy and inexpensive way I can improve my system? Rolling Stones, "Stripped" double LP. Something is definitely wrong with that Hyper Magnum Sound Direct Mix Stereo. I have sent emails to Capital and 4 Men with Beards about the source of certain LPs and they never responded. But there's no guaranty the LP was actually cut from the tape because Sundazed doesn't specify who cut and from what. Rolling Stones, get your ya yas out reissue box set; 96/24. "Old Ideas" soundsbetter. Hi Michael and the crew! But that's another story. Considering how full of errors Discogs already is and that there is no objective way of measuring pressing quality then it wouldn't be something that worked well, the best thing to do is learn which plants pressed most of your favourite records and those that pressed the ones with most problems, buy from the former and avoid the latter. Januar 2012 22:59 Even Kevin Gray don't want to tell me what is it really. Every time I played it (which of course wasn't often) I had to tell myself, "This is supposed to sound good. I would move Doxy Music / Doxy Records from the "generally avoid" to the "check before buy" category. One concern I have is that some vinyl enthusiasts will automatically reject any reissue that has been "contaminated" by digital in any way whatsoever, which might be part of the reason labels are sometimes not forthcoming with information. Well if the source and other info is listed on the record, of course consider that release. Great sounding record!! This study identifies and describes current uses of EMR data for performance measurement and considerations to further its potential in the Canadian context. Then there are all those cheap Blue Note reissues. All your speculation is cute. Not uniformly bad but definately hit or miss, and for typical vinyl prices I can't afford to take chances on labels like these. Some say dub tape, some say corrected copy tape etc. There is amazing variation,the "Exile" reissue sounds like a shrill, lifeless compressed mess. This goes way back to the original Mobile Fidelity LP's from the 70's and 80's. The 68 records which did not allow for accurate identification (38 records with poor image quality, and 30 records without a picture), were removed. Yes, I assume they do, but judging by the low quality pressings that get to market I just don't think some labels care, or even realise just how bad their pressings are, as I said it's labels that really should be checking for themselves and rejecting poor pressings, getting things re-cut and even pulling entire runs if they aren't good enough, very few labels seem willing to do that and without mentioning any names I've talked to a few label people who really don't have a clue about quality or care. I got rid of them, I have sold them. Consider The OXFAM Online Record Store, Platter World in Garfield, NJ Closing End of December, 2014, Record Score of the Day at The Princeton Record Exchange. In my opinion, 10 new songs suffered a bit from some wierd Pro-tools sounding stuff. One of the the Gil Scott-Heron LP's (The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) has a "RCA Special Products" sticker on the back while the others don't, I'm happy to get his Flying Dutchman albums since the originals go for big money and are rare, ditto goes for Leon Thomas. Back then I bought the MFSL Magical Mystery Tour, unfortunately. Even with the good audiophile companies that Michael listed, one needs to check carefully. I had the original European vinyl. I also picked up the Fat Possum reissue of The Slider, even though my copy is still in good shape. The original purchased White Album was far superior to the remastered 180 gram from sound Soundstage Direct. Classic Records' version of Tapestry was fantastic. So i buy my lps produce before the digital era, with warts and all. The fact is, these are obviously not from analog tape. Now when I shop and I'm not sure about a title I'll ask the vendor to hold the record behind the counter for a day or two so I can do some research on sites like this. DOLCHESS 140g (pressed in the UK?) The Leonard Cohen live stuff recently released on vinyl is a 48/24k recording upsampled to 96/24k. horrible." The SV reissue was bright and hard by comparison. This work is written by US Government employees and is in the public domain in the US. But I know people that will refuse on principle to buy any vinyl that they know to have had its purity of analog essence contaminated by digital. The resteither duplicates or some other explanation. I suspect Doxy is one of those labels that's sprung up in Europe to release music that's now in the public domain under EU law, which is pretty much anything pre 1961 or so, from what I understand. Thanks! ", Let the world know what you think about a record: Write a Review on Discogs! I use a V15 VMR on a variety of turntables, and MoFi has been pretty noisy. Epub . The packaging is replicated to the finest detail, they knew what they are doing. I ask that question every time I buy new LP. The Friday Music Elvis reissues are analog and great sounding. Not only were they very cheap, but they are great-sounding, quiet, 180g above-average pressings. Sure bet. Or just 44.1/24 masquerading as 88/24? Taxonomic accuracy was generally high (Table 3). But the latter doesn't sound better IMO. I know that since there was no "Magical Mystery Tour" LP for the U.K. (it was a double EP containing only side one of the American LP) and that side two of the Mo-Fi LP was the same "horrid electronically reprocessed for stereo" used by Capitol, that that record was sourced from Capitol, but what others used "3rd and 4th generation copies"?
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